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Dracula Through the Ages: From Lugosi to Caleb Landry Jones

Dracula has never stayed dead for too long. Every few years, someone, or perhaps more accurately, some studio, resurrects him, reshapes him and sends him back into the world carrying old emotions and newly repackaged evil. Sometimes he is an… Continue Reading →

Wicked: For Good and the Price of Playing the Villain

I have spent a large portion of my life pretending to be things I am very much not. In middle school, I pretended I understood whatever band everyone else suddenly swore had “changed their life,” nodding along like I’d memorized… Continue Reading →

January 6, 2026

Meet Mr. Shiny of Strange Harvest: The Newest Villain to Haunt Your Nightmares

As I’ve gotten older, I find that fewer horror movies scare me. Sure, I check the backseat before getting into my car (thanks to Urban Legend), and I sometimes look under my bed just to be safe, but I don’t… Continue Reading →

September 16, 2025

There’s Nothing Scary About The Woman in the Yard

Movie trailers can sometimes be misleading. While some reveal too much of the plot, I still find myself drawn to them and often skim through various clips. One trailer that caught my attention earlier this year was for Blumhouse’s The… Continue Reading →

May 29, 2025

Fréwaka: Irish Folk Horror for the Patient Horror Fan

One of my favorite horror tropes is “Don’t Open That Door!” which effectively stirs up fear with just the presence of an ominous door, with no idea what lurks behind it. I particularly dread it when that door leads to… Continue Reading →

April 30, 2025

As a Thriller, Holland Goes Dutch

During a recent visit to Chattanooga, Tennessee, I discovered the enchanting allure of tulips in the springtime. Much like the picturesque displays of fall foliage that draw millions to the New England states, travelers from all over the United States… Continue Reading →

April 5, 2025

I Saw the TV Glow Questions Reality

Throughout the years of writing reviews, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing some of the greatest films in cinematic history. While movies that earn a perfect five-star rating are rare, their scarcity makes them all the more precious. These films… Continue Reading →

November 27, 2024

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Flys High

Truth. Justice. And the American Way. This was a catch phrase that eventually became the symbolic characteristics of the alien Kal-El, whose small-town roots would eventually form the basis of Superman back in 1938. The all-American character (from another planet)… Continue Reading →

September 25, 2024

Horrific Sounds Haunt The Zone of Interest

Movies serve as a means of escapism, offering a temporary respite from the demands of reality. They allow me to suspend the real world for a few hours and immerse myself in alternate realms. I find a particular allure in… Continue Reading →

January 10, 2024

Clues are Unearthed, But Still No Lost Gold of the Aztecs

Patience is a virtue. Uncovering clues takes time and deciphering them can take even more! As three teams attempt to locate a mysterious treasure that’s seemingly always out of reach, I’m left wondering where is the Lost Gold of the… Continue Reading →

May 28, 2022

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Meet Mr. Shiny of Strange Harvest: The Newest Villain to Haunt Your Nightmares

There’s Nothing Scary About The Woman in the Yard

Fréwaka: Irish Folk Horror for the Patient Horror Fan

As a Thriller, Holland Goes Dutch

Clues are Unearthed, But Still No Lost Gold of the Aztecs